Lipofilling / autologous fat injection / autologous fat transplantation
What is lipofilling?
Lipofilling is a medical treatment in which a person's fatty tissue is used to fill or fill out other parts of the body. This is also known as autologous fat injection or autologous fat grafting.When can lipofilling be of interest?
There are many areas of application in aesthetic surgery where autologous fat transplantation can be of interest.
Correction of lips
Sometimes people who naturally have very thin lips want them to look fuller. Lipofilling can be used to fill the lips with fatty tissue to give them a fuller appearance.
Wrinkles / Skin texture
If there are wrinkles or unevenness on the face, an improvement can be achieved by transplanting fat cells to make the face or skin smoother.
Another reason for using lipofilling can be the treatment of wrinkles or uneven skin. The use of the body's own fat can fill these imperfections and make the face look smoother. The procedure is often used for people who want to improve their appearance, for example to reduce wrinkles or compensate for volume loss in the face.
Lipofilling is particularly suitable for compensating for age-related volume loss and for filling deep wrinkles. With the correct placement of the autologous fat, lifting effects (e.g. neck-cheek line) can also be created.
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Scar correction
Lipofilling can also be an interesting treatment method for scar correction. This mainly concerns larger scars on the body.
Chest
The use of autologous fat injections is also an interesting and now very popular option for breast correction (e.g. correction of a small asymmetry, filling, etc.). For breast corrections, however, sufficient autologous fat must be available so that enough fat can be harvested to achieve the desired change.
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Lipofilling / autologous fat treatment - an interesting treatment option
Overall, lipofilling is an interesting medical method for filling or plumping up certain areas of the body. As autologous fat is an endogenous product that is "transported" from one part of the body to another, it is not only particularly well tolerated, it also breaks down very slowly. The result is therefore said to be long-lasting. It can help people to feel more comfortable in their body and give them the look they want.
Although lipofilling can be a good way to improve certain areas of the body, it is important to have realistic expectations. This means that you should be aware that the results are not immediately visible and that the body can absorb the inserted fatty tissue, which may mean that the effect is not permanent.
Brief overview:
Duration of treatment:
individual - depending on the area of application
Anaesthesia:
often local
Follow-up treatment:
individual
Who can perform autologous fat injections?
It is important to note that lipofilling is a medical procedure and should therefore be performed by a trained and experienced doctor. It is also important to know that autologous fat grafting, like any other medical treatment, carries risks. You should always speak to a doctor to find out about the possible risks and side effects, a detailed consultation with a doctor is a prerequisite for the treatment.
How does lipofilling work?
Lipofilling or autologous fat injection is a medical procedure in which fatty tissue is removed from one area of the body and injected into another area. The first step is to decide from which parts of the body fatty tissue should be removed. As part of your consultation and preliminary examination, we will check whether the method is suitable for you.
Common areas for the removal of fat cells are
- Belly
- Thigh
- Hips
During the treatment itself, a small incision just a few millimetres wide is made through which the fatty tissue is suctioned out using a special cannula. The suctioned fat tissue is cleaned and processed so that it can be injected into the desired area.
Risks and side effects
There are also risks and possible side effects - for example swelling or infections. It is therefore important to be well informed beforehand. We will discuss all questions and risks of transplanting autologous fat cells with you as part of your preliminary examination and consultation.
During your consultation appointment, you will also receive all the information about the necessary measures before and after your planned procedure.
What are the advantages of using autologous fat?
The use of autologous fat has many advantages. Firstly, it is a natural method of shaping or filling certain areas of the body. A major advantage of autologous fat is that it is well tolerated as it comes from the patient's own body. There are therefore no rejection reactions or allergic reactions, as can be the case with other filling materials. The risk of complications is therefore lower.